The significant growth in the population of the pigeons in Pune city has become troublesome to Punekars. Due to the misconceptions and disbelief, the pigeons are fed grains by the masses. Citizens health is the most affected by the increasing number of pigeons in the city. Considering the threat to citizen's health, the Pune Municipal Corporation's Environment department have studied a health report and submitted such report to the standing committee.

The wrong yet the habitual practice of feeding the pigeons has cost many health issues to the city's residents. Most of the of pigeons are seated on the terrace of tall buildings, narrow lanes, and many residential areas. According to a survey many Punekars are suffering from fungal infections due to the pigeon menace. Plus, the number of patients with respiratory disorders and asthma has also been growing because of the feather that they lose. Not only that the foul smell of the waste that the ducks excrete is also bothering the residents.